Critical Care Pulmonologist

RWJ Barnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Newark, New Jersey, seeks a full-time Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine physician at Newark Beth Israel. The role covers inpatient, outpatient, and ICU care with teaching, research, and academic duties.

Board certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care is required; Sleep Medicine certification is preferred. Active NJ license and BLS/ACLS are required. Salary range is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Board certifications in pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine (preferred).
• Active New Jersey medical license or eligibility.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Strong clinical, communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based pulmonary and critical care services in inpatient, outpatient and ICU settings.
• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic respiratory disease and multi-organ dysfunction.
• Perform pulmonary and critical care procedures including airway management, mechanical ventilation, ultrasound, arterial and central venous access.
• Coordinate care with physicians, APPs, nurses, case managers and ancillary staff.
• Educate residents and fellows through rounds and lectures.
• Support quality improvement, patient safety and resource utilization.
• Participate in clinical research, hospital committees and divisional planning.
• Maintain timely medical documentation and billing.
• Provide on-call coverage as required.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Pulmonary Medicine Board Certification

Critical Care Medicine Board Certification

Sleep Medicine Board Certification (preferred)

New Jersey medical license

BLS & ACLS certifications

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health Is Seeking a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Physician in Newark, New Jersey

RWJBarnabas Health, New Jersey’s largest integrated healthcare system, is seeking a full-time Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Physician at Newark Beth Isreal in Newark, NJ.

The physician will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pulmonary care, manage critically ill patients, and participate in the division’s call schedule. This position also includes opportunities to teach residents and fellows, contribute to clinical research, and support the continued growth of pulmonary and critical care services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based pulmonary and critical care services in inpatient, outpatient, and intensive care settings
• Evaluate and manage patients with acute and chronic respiratory disease, multi-organ dysfunction, sepsis, shock, and other critical illnesses
• Perform pulmonary and critical care procedures, including airway management, mechanical ventilation, bedside ultrasound, arterial and central venous access, and other procedures within the physician’s scope of practice
• Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, case managers, and ancillary staff
• Communicate with patients, families, referring physicians, and members of the care team
• Participate in resident and fellow education through clinical rounds and scheduled lectures
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, resource utilization, and evidence-based clinical protocols
• Participate in clinical research, scholarly activity, hospital committees, and divisional planning as appropriate
• Maintain timely and accurate medical documentation and billing
• Provide on‑call coverage as required

Candidate Requirements:

• Board certification in Pulmonary Medicine
• Board certification in Critical Care Medicine
• Board certification in Sleep Medicine preferred
• Active New Jersey medical license or eligibility for licensure
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Strong clinical, communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position if hired to work is $350,000 to $600,000 per year.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.

RWJBarnabas Health offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program, including health, life, disability, and malpractice insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and CME support.